Accounts Payable Clerk

For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on accounts payable, account reconciliations, and month-end close. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while maintaining efficient AP processes and resolving discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment execution
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and expense reports
• Maintain vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a professional, timely manner
• Monitor AP aging and proactively address outstanding items
• Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, controls, and efficiency

Reconciliations

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on AP, accruals, and prepaid accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, variances, and unreconciled items
• Maintain clear and organized supporting documentation for all reconciliations
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of financial data across systems

General Accounting

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Assist in financial reporting and analysis as needed
• Support internal and external audit requests related to AP and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to accounts payable and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Experience improving or streamlining AP processes
• Exposure to multi-entity or high-volume environments
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

al audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Create ad-hoc reports for various business needs
• Prepare tax documents
• Compile and analyze financial statements
• Manage budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting role.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, weekly payment cycles, account reconciliation, vendor file maintenance, and general ledger support.
• Familiarity with Workday, Legal Tracker, QuickBooks, and basic Microsoft Excel functions.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting principles and standard accounting policies.
• Strong numerical accuracy and close attention to detail when handling financial records.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues, banking contacts, and external partners.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently, meet deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately when risks arise.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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